Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors | The Contra Costa Pulse

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09 Jan

Federal Glover Takes Over as Board of Supervisors Chair in Final Year

Federal Glover officially took over as chairperson of the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, beginning his 24th and last year on the board....

05 Dec

East County Supervisor Federal Glover to Retire at End of Term in 2024

After 23 years representing East County on the Contra Costa Board of Supervisors, District 5 supervisor Federal Glover on Monday said he would retire in 2024....

08 Nov

Supervisors Hear Annual Report on Homelessness

Contra Costa Health Services gave a report Tuesday on homelessness in Contra Costa County to the Board of Supervisors. Cost of living is a key factor....

04 Oct

Supervisors Name New Leaders After Dissention Among Members

The board selected Federal Glover and Ken Carlson as its next chair and vice chair, respectively, prompting the female members to say they felt passed over....

Growing Labor Trafficking emphasis. Labor trafficking prosecutor administrative inspections at 18 suspected illicit massage establishments. Outcomes in San Ramon: inspections at 4 suspected IMEs, 1 permanent closure, 1 business sold, 2 ongoing investigations (estimated fines over $2 million), 8 survivors offered services

13 Sep

County Highlights Anti-Human Trafficking Efforts

The Contra Costa Board of Supervisors on Tuesday received a report on the county’s efforts against human trafficking, including resources offered to victims....

02 Aug

U.S. Rep. DeSaulnier Presents Supervisors With Funds for Police Training

The $1.18 million from the federal government is meant to train Contra Costa police on "adolescent development and effective youth interaction."...

Government meeting with text that reads Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors July 18, 2023. Consider requesting the sheriff coroner to work with the county counsel to draft an ordinance that mandates the safe storage of firearms in all Contra Costa County residential locations.

18 Jul

Contra Costa County Looks to Increase Gun Safety

Contra Costa County is looking to increase gun safety in unincorporated county areas by addressing gaps in California gun laws. ...

24 May

Supervisors Add More Attorneys to Tackle Antioch Police Scandal

The Contra Costa Board of Supervisors approved a new county budget Tuesday that includes money to handle cases related to the Antioch police scandal....

A white man in a suit and text that reads Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors April 24, 2023 D.1 Receive the sheriff's oversight report for the quarter ending March 31, 2023.

25 Apr

Sheriff Addresses Mental Health Crisis Response

Contra Costa County Sheriff Livingston gave a report on mental health crisis response to the Board of Supervisors on Monday....

27 Feb

Public Works Department to Brief Supervisors on Budget Troubles

The Contra Costa County Public Works Department says its budget issues have been caused or worsened by inflation and the pandemic, among other things....

11 Jan

John Gioia Sworn in as Board of Supervisors Chair

The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday swore in John Gioia as chair, Federal Glover as vice chair and new member Ken Carlson....

06 Jan

Supes on Tuesday to Welcome Ken Carlson, Appoint New Chairperson

Supervisor John Gioia, who represents Richmond, is set to become the new Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors chair Tuesday....

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14 Dec

Retiring Board Chair Karen Mitchoff Hears Tributes, Issues Warning at Final Meeting

Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors chair Karen Mitchoff, who represents District 4, was honored at a board meeting Tuesday before retiring....

Blonde woman politician and text that reads Contra Costa Board of Supervisors December 6, 2022. Consider introducing Ordinance No. 2022-28, allowing the sale and delivery of non-flavored cannabis vaping products, and to develop a proposed program designed to raise awareness about the dangers of youth cannabis vaping and curtail the illegal market, and return to the Board of Supervisors with a recommended program.

09 Dec

Supervisors Vote to Allow Cannabis Sales in Unincorporated Contra Costa County

The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to allow non-flavored cannabis and vaping products to be delivered and sold in unincorporated areas....